Trip to KK, Day 1: Hello Kundasang

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Drama right from the start. We barely made on time it to LCCT for our 9:25AM flight to KK. But we waited for another friend and that almost caused all of us to miss the flight. At the last minute, we (Anis, Irma, Sue, Erwan & myself) decided to make our move and left Zefry behind.

At LCCT. From left: Sue, Irma, Anis

The moment we arrived at KK, Fahizam who took a separate flight from JB was already there. So in the end, 8 planned for the climb, only 6 actually made it to KK. Not really a good start. Our tour guide, Pak Mail, was already waiting for us at the airport, with the ubiquitous white tourist van. After about 2 hours journey, with a bried stop for lunch and some quick shopping, we reached our accomodation for the night, Rose Cabin, Kundasang.

Rose Cabin, Kundasang

Later in the evening, we all took a leisurely walk around the sleepy town of Kundasang, with it's abundance of cabbage. Cabbage was almost everywhere! After dinner, we all retreated back to our hotel for early rest.

Mt. Kinabalu in our background. From left: Fahizam, Anis, Irma, Sue, Erwan

Sleepy town of Kundasang

The mountain we have to conquer!

But later that night, Anis experienced a worrying chest pain which required a quick trip to the nearest hospital, Hospital Ranau, about 18km away. The doctor and hospital staff were very friendly. After check-ups, the doctor advised it was just due to cold weather. And she was given the green light to climb Mt. Kinabalu, with proper warm clothing. Was so relieved. Afraid the group will be reduced even further to 4 people and the climb have not even started!